BlackMINT Mentorship Programs
BlackMINT offers several paths to gain hands on experience within the technology work-field. We have two mentorship programs available to students, depending on their unique style of learning. Our Rising Star Program provides students with the full breadth of learning and experience in a classroom style workshop combined with 1:1 mentorship. Our on-going mentorship program delivers the more traditional and personalized 1:1 learning. See additional details below on each of our programs.
About The Rising Star Program
Rising Star is a free nine-month mentorship program for Black students in Grade 10 - 11. It provides students with 1:1 mentorship, the opportunity to gain practice tech skills, and to build their network with other students as well as technology professionals within the Rising Star ecosystem. This program was developed by BlackMINT in partnership with Athlete Technology Group, and powered by RBC Future Launch.
As a result of the connections and skills created through the Rising Star experience, students will have stronger post-secondary applications and additional career development opportunities in technology. Throughout the program, students will students will participate monthly in highly engaging workshop, and gain access to the Rising Star platform to further learning with the library of resources.
Registration for the Rising Star program 2021 is closed.
The Rising Star Program
Join the Rising Star Program - an exciting, and fully virtual mentorship program where Black students will learn skills to prepare them for tech careers.
As the fastest growing industry in the world, technology is creating the most amount of jobs, however, Black professionals only represent 2.6% of the Canada tech workforce. The Rising Star program was developed to change that.
On-Going
Mentorship Program
BlackMINT offers on-going mentorship for Black high school students. Students are matched with a mentor who works in technology, and they have monthly connections to cover topics that include: academic success, picking courses, building confidence and dealing with failure. Mentors provide mentees with resources tailored to the interest of the mentees.
Benefits of Joining a BlackMINT Mentorship Program
Meet Students and Tech Professionals:
By joining BlackMINT, you'll meet other students across the province with a passion for technology, and industry professionals from some of the largest tech companies like Amazon, Google, IBM and more.
Build a Strong University Application:
BlackMINT's network of mentors and library of resources can support you in crafting captivating personal essays and compelling letters of recommendation so you feel confident in your application.
Gain Hands On Experience in Tech:
BlackMINT offers several paths to gain hands on experience, Whether it is through volunteering with us, 1-on-1 mentorship or our Rising Star Program, you'll gain a deeper understanding of your tech field of interest
Jump Start Your Career in Tech:
Collect the experiences needed to launch your career in tech. Understand what aspects of tech you're most passionate about, and where to focus your academic efforts in order to achieve your future goals
Jump start your career in tech.
To learn more about the available mentorship programs, or to jump start your career in the exciting field of tech, fill out the form or email us at hello@blackmint.io.
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